Advanced Acting Class For Film & Television
What’s unique about Our Technique? Alza’s On-Camera Acting Advanced Level was Developed by WALTER ALZA Trailblazer Award Winner Actor, Director, Writer, Producer & Mentor based on his 30 year experience working in tv & film.
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This class offers a specific technique of acting for the camera tailored by the founder of Alza Acting Studio, award winning actor/filmmaker Walter Alza (Flashpoint, Get Rich or Die Trying). We also use elements from the techniques of Meisner, Chekhov and Stanislavski. This class will provide a master level preparation for auditions, rehearsals and on set performances. Each of these involves different direction and acting requirements. You will learn how to deliver the best performance in all three situations. You will learn scene study within the language of the director/actor relationship. Directors and actors communicate differently and it is very important to know what the director wants. We will explore the very different energies and needs of the director and actors.
You will gain expertise in scene study within the framework of the director/actor relationship. Directors and actors communicate differently, and understanding the director’s vision is crucial to achieving success on set. This class will explore the distinct energies, languages, and requirements of both roles, providing you with the tools to adapt and excel in any situation.
The course is tailored by studio founder and multiple award-winning actor Walter Alza, celebrated for his roles in Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Flashpoint, and Metropia. With over 120 episodes of television and film to his credit, Walter incorporates techniques from the Stanislavsky System, Michael Chekhov’s Biomechanics, Stella Adler’s Acting Techniques, and methods from Meisner and Mamet.
Time: 6pm – 9pm (May run longer)
Duration: 5 Weeks On Wednesdays
Cost: $339 + HST
Instructors: Award-Winning Faculty Walter Alza, Dean Bajramovic, Tim Kachurove, and Guest Instructors
You will be Guided by Walter’s unparalleled expertise, supported by Dean Bajramovic, Tim Kachurove, and guest instructors, this is more than just a class—it’s a career-defining opportunity. Walter brings over 30 years of experience as an actor, producer, director, writer, and coach, delivering meticulous and transformative instruction designed to take your craft to the next level.
Walter Alza (Co Star of Get Rich or Die Tryin‘, Flashpoint), he is a Toronto Working Actor, Multiple Time Award Winner, he is a writer, director and producer, with over 130 appearances in film and television in Canada, his movies and Television series have showed all over the world, also winner of the prestigious Reel World Film Festival Trailblazer Award For his contribution to the business and fostering diversity as an Actor/Director/Writer/ Producer and one of the most accomplished acting coaches in North America.
Alza Acting Studio Has Helped Shape The Careers Of Actors Working In Toronto And Around The World, In Shows For Netflix, Apple, Hulu, Shows Like Brilliant Minds, Reacher, Big Cigar On Apple Tv Netflix Self Made With Olivia Spencer, Reacher On Amazon, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, FamousThe Spencer Sisters, Transplant, Hudson & Rex, What The Stink, The Love Issue, Super Cyclone, Another Life, Super Hero, Murdoch Mysteries, Orphan Black, Degrassi, Ransom, The Americans, Cardinal, StarFalls On Nickelodeon, Second Jen, Androids, American Assassin IT, The Machine, Blindspot, Bitten,Cracked, Flashpoint, Rookie Blue, Frankensteins Monsters Monster, Frankenstein,Lost Girl, Get Rich Or Die Trying, Blackbird (Winner At Tiff), What We Have (Winner At TIFF Inside Out), Hannibal, HBO’s Transporter, The Strain And Nikita To Name A Few… As Well As Hundreds Of Major Commercials And Plays Like Big Fish, Peter Pan.
This camera acting class will teach the actor:
- Intense instruction on how to wow an audition
- How directors communicate and how to get hired
- Ability to respond quickly to direction and adapt
- What a director looks for in a casting audition for a call back
- How a director reads a script
- Push your confidence level to the max and make bold, confident choices
- How to fully prepare and develop a character for any scene or audition
- Break down boundaries and obstacles holding you back
- Learn movement and reaction techniques to enhance your work
- Learn to give memorable performances
- Learn to accept feedback and grow
- Be prepared to take risks
- Expert level bio mechanic techniques for all types of shots
- Connect intensely with scenes and with an acting partner
- Explore how to make the boldest choices and execute them
- Text & script analysis (scene and or monologues)
- Students are also given the opportunity to review their work on a large screen.
- Shine while on set
Watch some of our advanced
ACTORS IN ACTION IN TV
Ommar Miller (Sinners, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this class for?
Actors in need to take their work to a different level.
What prior experience do I need?
A minimum of two year of prior training experience, or two years working as an actor.
What will I learn in this course?
This class will provide a master level preparation for auditions, rehearsals and on set performances. Each of these involves different direction and acting requirements. You will learn how to deliver the best performance in all three situations.
How do I sign up?
Click here to sign up
Important info
A short meeting and or audition may be required after registering.
Demo and or links to other work will be requested up on or before registration and payment.